Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Monday directed department officials and legal counsel to contest the petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government over the release of Cauvery water, escalating the long-running dispute between the two southern States.The petition alleges that Karnataka failed to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order on water release. -newsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24×7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Last Updated: August 04, 2026, 00:02 IST
